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What do you do for Neuropathy itch?
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First of all, welcome @krobberstad to Connect. As mentors, we all have experiences to share because we have been and usually still are patients in at least one of the over 70 Connect Categories. Neuropathic itch is probably the one health issue that has just about floored me. In my book, itching is painful. It has literally brought me to my hands and knees on several occasions.
In the early days of my neuropathic itch, I also took Zyrtec in combination with Benadryl. Unfortunately, that duo made me very, very sleepy. My dermatologist suggested Allegra as a better choice and she was right. I now start my day with one Allegra tablet. Unless I am experiencing one of those dastardly flares, it works very well.
When you say that you were diagnosed many years ago....is that 5, 10, or more years? Have you had the patch tests to discover what was instigating your itch episodes?
May you have happiness today and the causes of happiness?
Chris
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Hi Chris! Thanks for the welcome. I was diagnosed by my allergist 20 years ago after undergoing 4 years of allergy shots with taking a daily dose of 20mg Reactine (Cetirizine). After being retested and not showing positive for previous allergic triggers he told me I only need to continue taking the 20mg reactine for the rest of my life because if I don’t my body reacts with burning/itching usually only on my hands and feet. But since getting both shots of the Pfizer I noticed that I was getting a symptom that was like little pinching/itchy/shock like sensations all over my body simultaneously. This morning I thought I was going insane with it after getting out of the shower. I had already taken my 20mg reactine with plenty time for it to be effective. My condition seems to be mostly triggered if my body feels the slightest bit warm. My husband suggested I take a Benadryl and I did and sat in front of the AC to cool down. Eventually it helped. I have read that it’s Neurological and not allergies.